Claude Web Search MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| web_searchA | Search the web for real-time information about any topic. Use this tool when you need up-to-date information that might not be available in your training data, or when you need to verify current facts. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 1 tool
With only one tool, there is no possibility of confusion or overlap between tools, as there are no other tools to compare it against. The single tool's purpose is clearly defined and distinct by default.
The single tool name 'web_search' follows a consistent verb_noun pattern, and since there are no other tools, there is no inconsistency to evaluate. The naming is straightforward and appropriate for its function.
A single tool is generally too few for most server purposes, as it limits functionality and can feel thin or incomplete. For a web search server, while the core function is covered, additional tools like advanced search filters or result management might be expected to enhance utility.
The server provides a basic search function, which covers the essential need for real-time information retrieval. However, there are notable gaps, such as lack of tools for refining searches, handling pagination, or accessing specific types of content, which could limit agent effectiveness in complex scenarios.